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  • Behind the scenes: Volkswagen Beetle Art

    Keen to cash in on the original Beetle's hippy cachet and appeal to the free-spirited, Volkswagen has unveiled a range of illustrated vinyl decals for decorating its curvy fun-car.

  • Q&A: Andrew Rae

    This year's D&AD Awards took place at the end of May. Joe Russ talked to illustration category judge Andrew Rae about the show, as well as his life as an illustrator, animator and Peepshow member.

  • Photocopier effects

    Talented illustrator Susan Burghart reveals the techniques she uses to add gritty texture to her clean vector illustrations.

  • Expert colour

    In the final part of his three-part masterclass on creating Japanese-style digital skin art, Derek Lea explains how you can use the application's features to add stunning colour to your artwork.

  • Digital illustration

    A revolution has taken place. The digital revolution has altered the nature of illustration beyond recognition, taking it from cottage industry to household phenomenon.

  • Build a post box

    Use and some practical know-how to produce a bespoke piece of packaging for sending out your portfolio.

  • The rule of three

    A firmly established convention in cinematography, three-point lighting has also become one of the foundations for CG lighting.

  • Reflective surfaces

    There are numerous ways to simulate chrome, but by reflecting an 'environment' into your artwork using and you can really make it shine. Award-winning designer Mark Mayers explains how.

  • Q&A: Electrolychee

    This month, Computer Arts catches up with Manila-based Marcushiro & Bru, aka Electrolychee, to talk about innovative print campaigns, their work for big-name clients such as Nike, and the Philippino design scene.

  • Fake global illumination

    Global illumination looks great, but it can push render times through the roof. Computer Arts shows you how to fake the same stylish soft lighting effects in a fraction of the time with the help of the celebrated spinning light trick.
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